San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson boldly declared that the team’s so-called rebuild was over after one rollercoaster season. Can the team emerge from the wreckage of the 2014-15 season to return to elite status? There are many reasons for optimism, but they all come with big question marks. Complete Story

Are the Washington Capitals chokers? What about the San Jose Sharks? Or did they wind up losing close series to good teams? SC’s Mike Chen takes a look at what choking truly means in the NHL. Complete Story

In the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers are the clear favorite. In the Western Conference, things aren’t nearly as cut and dry. SC’s Mike Chen takes a closer look at the fatal flaws of each Western team as we head into the Stanley Cup playoffs. Complete Story

When the Washington Capitals burst on to the season, they were all flash, no substance. After going through an identity crisis the last few seasons, the Caps are poised for redemption as they head into the stretch run. What makes this team different? SC’s Mike Chen takes a look. Complete Story

The NHL’s Western Conference has had the stronger group of teams for the past few season. That has created memorable and unpredictable stretch runs, and this year’s version promises to be just as chaotic. Complete Story

With nearly half of the NHL season over, fans have seen it all: overachievement, underachievement, injury, and illness. But more so than most seasons, the 2014-15 campaign comes with plenty of uncertainty, and things can quickly change. Complete Story

It’s one month into the NHL season and some fan-bases are ready to throw in the towel. But is it too early to give up hope? For floundering teams, there’s still time to turn things around and look to finishing strong, says SC’s Mike Chen. Complete Story

As the old saying goes, you can’t win the Stanley Cup in October, but you can certainly lose it. Significant injuries put teams in immediate jeopardy, and difficult starts can often derail a season even before it starts. Here are three situations that will wreak major havoc on their teams. Complete Story

The San Jose Sharks have been a model of consistency for more the past decade. But strife on the roster and in the locker room has made 2014 the roughest — and most intriguing — summer in team history. Are they doomed from the start or is the upcoming season a blessing in disguise? Complete Story

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"An athlete shouldn't be punished just because they've made us expect it from them. No disrespect to the women's national soccer team, but they get it done and everyone is going nuts. But Serena gets it done every single year without fail, and just because it's not new and shiny, maybe she doesn't get the respect she deserves."
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